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knees

/niːz/

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noun

In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.

Examples :

"Penny was wearing a miniskirt, so she skinned her exposed knees when she fell."

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noun

In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in humans.

Examples :

"The veterinarian examined the horse's knees to check for any injuries. "

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noun

The part of a garment that covers the knee.

Examples :

"The new dress had beautiful embroidery on the knees. "

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noun

A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent.

Examples :

"The carpenter used knees to strengthen the corner of the wooden shed, making it more resistant to wind. "

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noun

An act of kneeling, especially to show respect or courtesy.

Examples :

"To make a knee."

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noun

Any knee-shaped item or sharp angle in a line; an inflection point.

Examples :

"the knee of a graph"

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noun

A blow made with the knee; a kneeing.

Examples :

"The referee called a foul after the player delivered a knees to his opponent's stomach. "

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verb

Examples :

"1605: I could as well be brought / To knee his throne and, squire-like, pension beg / To keep base life afoot. — William Shakespeare, King Lear II.ii"

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verb

To poke or strike with the knee.

Examples :

"During the self-defense class, the instructor demonstrated how to knees an attacker in the groin. "

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verb

To move on the knees; to use the knees to move.

Examples :

"The toddler knees across the living room floor to reach his toy. "

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